San Antonio Spurs Upset Thunder to Reach NBA Finals for First Time Since 2014
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs secured a thrilling 111-103 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7, dethroning the defending champions and earning a spot in the NBA Finals. In a standout performance, Wembanyama scored 22 points, while Julian Champagnie contributed 18 points, with most coming from three-pointers. The youthful Spurs defied the odds, showcasing their resilience on the road. Key contributions included: Stephon Castle with 16 points De'Aaron Fox scoring 15 points Dylan Harper adding 12 points Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell each finishing with 11 points This victory marks the Spurs' first trip to the NBA Finals since 2014, and they will face the New York Knicks in Game 1 on Wednesday night. A pivotal moment in the game occurred midway through the fourth quarter when Luke Kornet blocked Isaiah Hartenstein at the rim, denying a crucial fast-break score for the Thunder, which could have narrowed the gap. Despite a stellar effort from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who led the Thunder with 35 points and nine assists, the team fell short. Other notable performances for the Thunder included Cason Wallace with 17 points and both Jared McCain and Alex Caruso scoring 12 points each. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson expressed pride in his team's journey, remarking, "The players did what they've been doing all year and they met the biggest moment." Wembanyama echoed the sentiment, stating, "This feeling, I can't explain it. It's so powerful. We want four more - we're not done."
Source: Sky Sports - 2026-05-31